share your experience as a mentor
Studies into mentoring continually highlight the benefits to both mentor and mentee. A recent report found that 87% of mentors and mentees had developed greater confidence*
Yet while 76% of people think mentors are important, only 37% have one.**
Mentor and Mentee pairing
Mentors
A mentor provides guidance, support, and advice to a less experienced person, called a mentee. The Cloud Crew will help Volunteer Mentors to develop in this role - teaching best practice, providing access to templates and resources and bringing together the mentors as a community to discuss their experiences.
As a mentor, we will help you to-
- Provide feedback: Mentors offer constructive feedback and guidance to help mentees improve
- Help set goals: Mentors help mentees set goals and track their progress to stay focused
- Share your expertise: Mentors share their expertise to help mentees grow and develop
Mentors will be paired with a mentee for a six-week cycle. You are encouraged to meet virtually, for an hour, once a week.
Mentees
A mentee is usually one of the less-experienced members of the community that has the opportunity to learn from a more experienced volunteer. Being mentored can help you to gain insights into a new industry, gain clarity on career aspirations and next steps and build a broader network.
As a mentee , you will derive the most from the relationship if you can clearly communicate your personal and professional goals to the mentor. We encourage you to actively listen to the mentor's advice and feedback, and implement it as much as possible. You'll become comfortable in letting your mentor know when you need help and asking questions as they arise.
We'll pair you with a mentor for a six-week cycle. You can join multiple cycles of mentorship, gaining insights from different mentors with varied backgrounds.
Continuous cycle
Over time, we hope that our mentees will become mentors, sharing their success with others as their careers progress. The mentoring programmes are an effective way to build out your professional network, whether you're the mentor or mentee in the relationship.
References to studies
* How Becoming a Mentor Can Boost Your Career, Forbes, 2011
** Mentoring Statistics You Need To Know, Grace Winstanley, 2024 https://mentorloop.com/blog/mentoring-statistics/